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CoAfina 2026, the fifth edition of the virtual hackathon that brings together university students from Latin America to develop innovative solutions to scientific and educational challenges through the use of open data, will take place from 27 to 29 November 2026. The initiative promotes multidisciplinary collaboration, the exchange of knowledge and the application of emerging technologies to tackle issues of regional interest.

Joining this international initiative will enable the Corporation to make progress in adopting and raising awareness of best practices to protect routing, thereby contributing to a more reliable and resilient infrastructure for its member institutions.

In 2027, 90 fellows will be selected to carry out projects in connectivity, internet policy and digital security, with access to specialised training, mentoring and funding of up to USD 5,000.

The Internet Society (ISOC) has launched a new version of its Fellowship Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening the capabilities of professionals and leaders committed to developing a more open, secure and inclusive Internet. The programme will combine specialised training, mentoring, financial support for projects and access to global collaboration networks.

The 90 fellows to be selected in 2027 will be required to work for 10 months on projects with a local impact, which may take the form of research, public policy proposals, training programmes, community initiatives or technical roll-outs, linked to three strategic areas: Internet policy and advocacy, connectivity and digital security. As part of the programme, participants will have access to personalised mentoring, support to attend international events and funding of up to USD 5,000 to implement their initiatives.

Applications for the preparatory phase of the programme are now open. Those interested must complete a preliminary training process before formally applying for the fellowship.

Further information: https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/ and https://www.internetsociety.org/es/blog/2026/09/presentamos-un-nuevo-capitulo-del-programa-de-becas-de-internet-society/

In 2018, RedCLARA and the Internet Society formalised their ongoing cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding, which strengthens collaboration between the two organisations on training activities, workshops, conferences and projects aimed at enhancing the development and security of the Internet in the region.

From 21 to 23 October 2026, the Portuguese cities of Porto and Maia will host the 7th Latin America and the Caribbean – European Union (LAC-EU) Academic Summit, a forum that will bring together representatives from universities, governments, international organisations and academic networks from both regions to strengthen cooperation in higher education, science, technology and innovation.

Colombia’s national academic network will strengthen training and access to open-access satellite data for research, environmental management, agriculture and evidence-based decision-making.

With the aim of putting scientific knowledge at the service of society and strengthening disaster prevention policies, CEDIA – Ecuador’s National Research and Education Network – officially presented the Zenit/Copernicus Ecuador Observatory to the country’s Secretariat for Risk Management. This technological platform aims to establish itself as a cornerstone for strategic decision-making at national level, based on advanced analysis of Earth observation data.